Translation of German word "lesen" to English
lesen
/ˈleːsn̩/
Meaning
VerbTo look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
How to use
The strong verb lesen ('to read') changes its root vowel in the 2nd and 3rd person singular present: ich lese, du liest, er liest. Past forms: las, hat gelesen.
🇬🇧 English
to read
Example
Ich lese ein Buch und lache über die lustigen Geschichten.
I read a book and laugh at the funny stories.
Dieser Satz liest sich seltsam.
This sentence reads strangely.
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Common phrases
- ein Buch lesen— to read a book
- Zeitung lesen— to read a newspaper
- laut lesen— to read aloud / loudly
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe gelesen
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #173 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "lesen"?▼
The German word "lesen" is defined as: "To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written."
What does the German word "lesen" mean?▼
The German word "lesen" means "to read" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "lesen"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich lese ein Buch und lerne etwas Neues." (which translates as "I read a book and laugh at the funny stories.").
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